A George III Mahogany Tallcase Clock by John Jones, Chester
CIRCA 1770
Height: 8'4" Width: 20" Depth: 10"
Inventory Number 8242-32
Price
$58,000
Description
The arched bonnet surmounted by a swan's neck pediment and brass finials over a painted fretwork frieze; the enamelled dial signed "John Jones, Chester" and with Roman and Arabic chapter ring, seconds, and calendar aperture in center enclosed by pink foliate spandrels and set between fluted columns with Ionic brass capitals; the paneled case with lively figured veneer and conforming columns; on bracket feet.